Special interest holidays in GreenlandTours & holidays in 2019 & 2020

The Jakobshayn Glacier calves icebergs into Disko Bay – a popular whale-watching spot on Greenland holidays. Trek up Avangnardlit for magnificent views or visit Uummannaq with its colourful mountainside homes. Northeast Greenland is the world’s largest national park. Epic fjords bordered by 2,000m high mountains shelter narwhals and walrus. Vivid turquoise glaciers splinter into the 100m-high 'Iceberg Alley' – and the Northern Lights.

Memorable parts?
It was all memorable but if I had to pick one thing it would be the boat ride to the Icebergs. I'm not too keen on boats but I was persuaded to go and was
stunned by the beauty and majesty of the area.
Tips?
Do it, you won't regret going to such a beautiful place.
Local benefits?
I think the group as a whole was environmentally aware of the impacts of man in such a delicate ecosystem. Also it benefited local people, particularly in Oqaatsut where local people... (more)Janet Burdon

Memorable parts?
There are many.......the pain of my feet defrosting after several hours in -35 deg and inappropriate footwear....... the incredible beauty of the icebergs in the
Illulisaat Iceford.......the angst of the old dog, chained and half wild at the prospect of being taken along with the dog pack to run......the smiley, old Inuit couple who cooked and cleaned for us in Oqaatsut.
Tips?
Probably wise to know how to use your camera before you arrive in Greenland, where the... (more)Natasha Moody